Roberto Mancini has divided Italy fans saying that the Azzurri ‘deserved to be at the World Cup’. Do you agree with the CT?
The Azzurri have failed to qualify for Qatar 2022 and will watch the World Cup from afar for the second time in a row.
Italy finished runners-up to Switzerland in the qualifying group and lost to North Macedonia in the World Cup playoffs in March, less than nine months after becoming European champions.
Results on the pitch clearly proved the Azzurri did not deserve a spot in Qatar, but many are focusing on how the defending European champions missed their chance to play at the World Cup.
Jorginho fluffed two penalty kicks in two games against Switzerland, while North Macedonia scored a fluke goal with their only shot on target in the stoppages at the Stadio Barbera in Palermo.
It’s also been highlighted how countries from other continents face an easier path to qualify for the World Cup, while only the group stage winners in the Old Continent get direct access to the competition with the runners-up who must go through the playoffs to earn their spot.
Do you think Mancini was right and Italy deserved to be at the World Cup? Have your say in the poll and let us know your thoughts in the comments section.